Neighbors Together is an Indigenous Reconciliation project that supports Indigenous residents of St. Matthew’s House. A collaboration between the African Canadian Caribbean Association and the Hamilton Regional Indian Center has built a strong relationship based on understanding of the impacts of colonization and the need to take action towards Truth and Reconciliation.

Since it was founded in 1993, around 1,000 clients have come through the door of Minwaashin Lodge each year. The Lodge offers a safe and nurturing environment for women and their families who bear the profound scars of the residential school system, including child loss, poverty, adoption, incarceration and addiction.

Communities in Nunavut are grappling with a devastating issue: a disproportionately high rate of suicides. These communities are experiencing a relentless cycle of loss, with one family tragedy following another. This unrelenting collective trauma leaves deep scars in the hearts of many Nunavut residents.

The Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation (CKSPFN) have embarked on a transformative journey to address the profound impacts of colonization on their community's mental health and well-being.

Walking through to doors of the Dr. Peter Centre in Vancouver’s West Side offers a sense of relief for many. The HIV/AIDS care facility looks more like a home than a clinic. Smells of soup and warm bread fill the air. Those coming in off the street are welcome to shower, do laundry or join a music or art therapy group

Reconciliation isn’t something that can be done alone. It takes people coming together with an intent to learn and understand. The Council of Atikamekw of Manawan recognizes the need for more context around the impact of residential schools and says its necessary to break intergenerational cycles and racist mentalities in their communities and surrounding areas.

The Healing Watchman Pole and Garden Project is a transformative initiative dedicated to supporting the Sts'ailes Band community.

As the Indigenous populations in Winnipeg and surrounding areas continue to grow, it is important to improve understanding and relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The workshops offered by Returning to Spirit provide a foundational step towards healing and reconciliation, and participants often discover how previously held behaviours, judgements and beliefs have kept them disempowered and disconnected.

The Snuneymuxw First Nation Collaboration and Reconciliation with Roots to Thrive Program addresses the unresolved trauma and chronic mental health conditions resulting from colonization, racism, residential schools, and generational trauma.

Through a grant provided by the IRF, the NBIFC was able to purchase computer stations and technology accessories for Sunwin Village, which residents can use to participate in learning opportunities or to upgrade their skills.